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Hyundai is giving the Kona EV a complete overhaul, and it already looks like an upgrade
Hyundai is replacing the mid-cycle refresh of the Kona EV with a complete overhaul. The new model will feature a classic design and an updated infotainment system. This redesign moves the vehicle away from its previous eccentric styling toward a more rugged SUV appearance.
What changed
Hyundai is skipping a mid-cycle facelift in favor of an entirely new vehicle redesign.
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Hyundai Overhauls Kona EV with Complete Redesign
confidence 90%Hyundai is replacing the mid-cycle refresh of the Kona EV with a complete overhaul. The new model will feature a classic design and an updated infotainment system. This redesign moves the vehicle away from its previous eccentric styling toward a more rugged SUV appearance.
What's confirmed:
- Hyundai is giving the Kona EV a complete overhaul.
- The new Kona will feature a new design and the latest infotainment setup.
- Hyundai is scrapping plans for a mid-cycle facelift to introduce an entirely new Kona.
- The new design moves away from eccentric styling toward a classic look.
Still unconfirmed:
- The 2027 Kona will skip the mid-cycle refresh for a complete redesign.
- The next generation Kona could be hybrid-only.
- The next Kona will be a rugged little SUV.
- The 2026 Hyundai remains an urban runabout when equipped correctly.